If you have a PROFILER HEAD https://shop.kempermusic.us/kemper/profiler-head-black.html , you can connect the Monitor Output to a KEMPER POWER KABINET https://shop.kempermusic.us/kemper/kemper-power-kabinet.html

If you have a PROFILER POWERHEAD https://shop.kempermusic.us/kemper/profiler-power-head.html , you can connect the Speaker Output jack to a KEMPER KABINET https://shop.kempermusic.us/kemper/kemper-kabinet.html, or you can connect the Monitor Output to a KEMPER POWER KABINET https://shop.kempermusic.us/kemper/kemper-power-kabinet.html

BUT:

If you have a PROFILER HEAD https://shop.kempermusic.us/kemper/profiler-head-black.html , and a KEMPER KABINET https://shop.kempermusic.us/kemper/kemper-kabinet.html, you will need to connect the Monitor Output of the PROFILER HEAD to a power amplifier, and the Output of the power amplifier to the KEMPER KABINET.

Quote from AussieInfideL

What kind of pre amp?

You need a power amp - not a preamp.

Examples:

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 170 Guitar Amplifier Pedal https://www.zzounds.com/item--SEYPOWPDL

Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700 Guitar Amplifier Head (700 Watts) https://www.zzounds.com/item--SEYPOWST

Other people will have other suggestions

Yup, if you have an unpowered Kemper, and an unpowered Kabinet you need an amplifier.

Of the three I've tried (all stereo):

1) ISP Stealth Pro. Nice inexpensive amp. Does the job. Power supply is HUGE. Will need to use/increase Power amp boost in the Kemper to keep up with a drummer. No on/off switch. Class A.

2) Camplifier 290. Lovely amp that fits in the back of the Kemper head. Neat, high quality and unobtrusive. Will need to use/increase Power amp boost in the Kemper to keep up with a drummer. Class D.

3) Seymour Duncan PowerStage 700. Built like a tank. Huge (more than you probably need) volume. Sort of silly input on front/output on back format. Absolutely no need for the Power amp boost function. Class D.

Again, all these choices are stereo, and they all have mono choices as well with similar caveats/pros/cons.

Enjoy the hunt.

Quote from AussieInfideL

It just never ends ... I want to scream and cry at the same time...

3k machine doesn't come with what U need.. I find that ridiculous...anywaywhat are the differences?

Just out of curiosity, is there an output on the back of your Kemper head with a red ring around it? If so, it's a power head and is ready for the Kabinet right now.

Quote from dmatthews

Just out of curiosity, is there an output on the back of your Kemper head with a red ring around it? If so, it's a power head and is ready for the Kabinet right now.

Agreed, post a picture of the back.

Which currency are you using that it cost you 3k?

Quote from AussieInfideL

Thank you very much my friend. I appreciate the information. Excuse my disappointment negativity at the following statement but I've just spent $3,000 for the head. I'm learning how to use that and connect it to the computer which you can't even. Do you need a goddamn audio interface? So I've gone and bought that so that's another 500 bucks and I've got the cabinet. There's 800 bucks expecting it to be able to just plug in like the. But no it doesn't plug in does it? You need to spend another about 5,600 bucks. If I can send it all of this back right now I would and get my money back and buy something else

You have to consider how much each tube amp cost (about $700-$1000). In theory, The Kemper can be worth over $100,000 in amps since it holds 1001 profiles on-board not too mention the thousands of profiles stored on a USB. Then consider you might buy an amp and not bond with it only to sell it at a lost and buy a different one. Also consider that some famous amps you could never ever get your hands on but you can with the Kemper. This makes the Kemper a super cheap buy. Even my wife understands the value of a Kemper after listening to me use it for a year.

You do need an audio interface to record with it -- you would need one with a tube amp too. But you can reamp and record a DI signal without additional gear. You always have the option to listen via the headphone jack right away -- which is killer for night time bedroom or apartment use.

You made a wise decision, IMO.

Hi, AussieInfideL,

Quote from AussieInfideL

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I was hoping to figure this out when I unboxed the Kemper cabinet and look through the book. However, there's no book? ??‍♀️?

which I'm quite surprised at.

✔Download Main Manual 8.5 English ?

Read the chapter starting on page 95

KEMPER Kone and KEMPER (Power) Kabinet.

Other resources to explore later, but soon.

Documentation

? Kemper Manuals and Quick Start guides ?

? Rig Manager Download and Documentation ??

? Kemper Tutorials & Demos (videos) ?

? Kemper FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

? Before you buy Commercial Rigs and Profiles check out the Rig Manager for Rig Packs and Rig Exchange

Essential Videos for Beginners and Veterans

Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 1 - Testing an Amp Profile

Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 2 - Profile Tweaking

Kemper Tone Tips - Volume 3 - Kemper Kabinet

?Yes, you can change a Profile - The Biggest Myth About the Kemper

As others have said, it all depends on which Kemper Profiler and which Kabinet you have. If you don’t have the Power Head you need EITHER a power amp OR a Power Kabinet. You don’t need to send everything back though. You only need to change EITHER the Head OR Kabinet for the version that is compatible with the other.

Personally I would change the head for a Power Head as you can also use it with regular guitar cabinets but if you want to run in stereo on stage then a regular head and power cabinets or a stereo power amp is a better option.

Quote from AussieInfideL

It just never ends ... I want to scream and cry at the same time...

3k machine doesn't come with what U need.. I find that ridiculous...anywaywhat are the differences?

You spent 3k without knowing how it works? I find it ridiculous you don't know things need a power amp.

This is very basic. there is no book for the Kabinet because its basically just a speaker. Would you expect a manual for a Marshall 4x12?

As mentioned there are 2 types of Kabinet and 2 types of Rack, both with or without a power amp. Each has the option of a power amp. BTW no other digital solution offers this.

You cannot hear anything without a power amp.

So, one of these items needs a power amp else you will need to buy one.

Kemper provide both options to allow for peoples preferences and doesn't account for people who don't either ask the right questions or understand the basics.

As with anything, a little research goes a long way before making a big purchase.

If you have a powered head, you should have purchased an unpowered Kab.

Conversely, if you have an unpowered head, you should have purchased a powered Kab. One of the two needs to provide the power. Otherwise, you would need a power amp between the 2.

You can get decent result also with cheaper alternatives:

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_gpa_100.htm

https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_gpa_400.htm

https://www.thomann.de/gb/hoto…er_portable_power_amp.htm

https://www.thomann.de/gb/tc_electronic_bam200.htm

Discussed many times on this forum.

Regarding the manuals....

Each KEMPER (Power) Kabinet comes with a printed sheet explaining the first steps graphically.

Each PROFILER comes with a printed multilingual Quick Start explaining first steps for mainstream applications including how to connect an unpowered KEMPER Kabinet to a powered PROFILER and how to connect a KEMPER Power Kabinet to any PROFILER model.

How to connect an unpowered KEMPER Kabinet to an unpowered PROFILER via external power amp is not explained in any of these documents, but in the Main Manual. This is not a mainstream appliction and was also not intended in your case.

43aec8953c885e99320847674231b3b290bc0491 As you obviously acquired the wrong device combination from your dealer in Australia, you should approach them to find a solution.

I'm using the https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_gpa_100.htm and it works fine!! It's cheap and it works!